Electrical permits in City of Shoreline: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling an electrical permit in City of Shoreline, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Shoreline Planning & Community Development.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Shoreline's source.
When does an electrical need a permit in City of Shoreline?
New outlets, moving outlets/switches, adding/replacing circuits, new services, and new hard-wired appliances/fixtures require an electrical permit — issued by Washington State Labor & Industries, not the City of Shoreline.
In the source's own words
“An electrical permit is an authorization to repair or construct an electrical system. The permits are available from the Department of Labor and Industries.”Source ↗verified 2026-10-02
Required submittals
- scope description
- load calc for service changes
- panel schedule for new panels
Inspection sequence
- rough-in
- service inspection (if applicable)
- final
Contractor specialties needed
electrical-01-or-02
Who can do this work in City of Shoreline?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Shoreline and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the electrical permit with Shoreline Planning & Community Development, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Shoreline electrical quote.
Notes & caveats
Per all three residential checklists: "Permits are through Washington State Labor & Industries (L&I), not through the City of Shoreline." Apply at https://lni.wa.gov.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Shoreline electrical — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (3).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Shoreline Planning & Community Development ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Electrical permit fees are set by circuit count and service size in the issuing agency's fee schedule. Apply electronically via eTRAKiT (https://www.shorelinewa.gov/government/departments/planning-community-development/permit-center-remote-services/register-for-a-professional-etrakit-account).) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull electrical permits in City of Shoreline every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Shoreline Planning & Community Development, handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Electrical permits in City of Shoreline — FAQ
When does an electrical need a permit in City of Shoreline?
New outlets, moving outlets/switches, adding/replacing circuits, new services, and new hard-wired appliances/fixtures require an electrical permit — issued by Washington State Labor & Industries, not the City of Shoreline.
How much does an electrical permit cost in City of Shoreline?
Current fee per the City of Shoreline fee schedule: Electrical permit fees are set by circuit count and service size in the issuing agency's fee schedule. Apply electronically via eTRAKiT (https://www.shorelinewa.gov/government/departments/planning-community-development/permit-center-remote-services/register-for-a-professional-etrakit-account).. Plus ancillary plan-review/tech-surcharge fees per city schedule.